Pulling up at Punkie's for the second time in less than a week, Lucy found her way into the club. There were few patrons in the club. Lucy wasn't surprised. It was Monday night, and business was usually slow on Mondays.
A couple of girls were doing their thing on the strip poles at the center of the club. A few men were watching, but the tips on the stage weren't much. They were not the ones Lucy came to see. So she went to the bar, got a free drink from George and waited.
Lucy didn't have to wait for long, as the two amateurs on the stage rounded up their performance and made room for Daisy. Daisy was an excellent stripper and escort. One of the best Lucy knew. She was the one Lucy came to see.
The men cheered her wildly, as the hypeman introduced her and she began her sultry performance. She climbed up the pole skillfully and made her way down in a very seductive and enthralling way, causing her thick round butt to bounce repeatedly. The audience was growing fast, and the men were becoming more generous, as they urged Daisy to take undress faster.
Daisy continued to torture her audience with her mind-blowing moves as she peeled off her lingerie bit by bit. Lucy watched the performance with rapt attention. She was pleased to see that Daisy was still at the top of her game.
As Daisy's eyes swept through the audience, she sighted Lucy staring at her. Lucy winked at her and nodded her head towards the booth at the far end of the club. Daisy got the message and proceeded to wrap up her performance.
Lucy made her way to the booth, while Daisy exited the stage as the men clapped and cheered excitedly. She had always admired the way Daisy connected easily with her audience.
Ten minutes after exiting the stage, Daisy joined Lucy in the same booth she had sat with Wesley two days ago. The ladies exchanged pecks, and Daisy settled in the seat opposite Lucy.
"So, what brings the queen back home, trouble in paradise?" said Daisy, taunting Lucy.
The two had not been the best of friends back in the day. Although they admired each other's wit.
"What do you think of five thousand dollars?" Lucy replied, ignoring Daisy's petty jab.
"I say you have my attention," said Daisy, sitting up straight.
***
The next day at the office, Ethan informed Lucy that Sarah would be traveling with him to China since she was in charge of accounts at the company's head office. It was strictly for business, Ethan said. Lucy on her part remained calm. Almost too calm for Ethan's liking.
"I'd like you to work with her to get all the necessary documents ready," Ethan said.
"Alright, Sir," Lucy replied in a formal tone.
Ethan wondered why she wasn't acting up. He had expected her to throw a tantrum. He wasn't comfortable with her unemotional response. He found it easier to deal with Lucy when she was hysterical.
Unable to comprehend Lucy's coolness, Ethan finally asked her, "Are you alright?"
"Yes Sir, I'm fine. Would you be needing anything else, Sir?" Lucy asked, still acting professionally.
"No Lucy, that will be all for now," said Ethan.
"Then I better get to work on the travel arrangements Sir," Lucy said, as she rose from her seat and exited Ethan's office.
Sarah was also stunned when Lucy called her office and politely asked for the details of her international passport. Like snow during summer, everything seemed off to Sarah.
Just as she said, Lucy set out to make preparations for Ethan's trip to China. She made hotel reservations, prepared presentation documents and slides and assembled a crew for the jet. By Friday, everything was all set for the flight on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Ethan and Sarah continued to have secret trysts during work hours and exchanged sultry calls and text messages after work hours. They were almost officially dating now.
Lucy continued to monitor their conversations, screenshooting and saving some of them, including the striptease video call, Sarah did for Ethan. At work, she continued to play it cool with Ethan, while putting finishing touches to her plans.
She was enjoying the way Ethan felt uneasy around her these days. To douse his suspicions Lucy had sex with him in his office on Friday before leaving the office. She also promised to be at the airport early on Sunday morning to see Ethan off.
To avoid any drama on that day, Ethan had dismissed it as unnecessary. He just needed her to communicate with the crew and pilot to get the jet ready on Sunday. Lucy agreed without a fight.
She informed him that the pilot and crew were ready. However, Freeda, one of the two hostesses who worked in the company's private jet, would not be able to make the trip. She was down with the flu, but she had taken it upon herself to look for a capable replacement named Daisy.
Ethan was impressed with Lucy's proactiveness. He asked her to send some flowers to Freeda.
"Already did, Sir," Lucy replied calmly.
Unable to fathom why she was being so cool with everything, Ethan decided to stop worrying about Lucy and focus on the trip. Whatever was happening with her, Ethan believed it was for the best.
Sarah on the other hand, was so excited about the trip to China. She set out to prepare in earnest. She took time to go lingerie shopping. She also bought a red stylish designer gown and matching stilettos.
She had expected a fight when she told Edward about her imminent trip to China. She was pleasantly surprised. He had taken it calmly.
She promised to drop her credit card and also call every day to check up on them.
Unlike her father, Amy had not taken the news very well. She cried herself to sleep for days and begged Sarah not to go or to take her along with her.
This broke Sarah's heart and left her in a dilemma. On one hand, she desired to make the journey with Ethan. On the other hand, she wanted to be there for her daughter. She was tired of being caught in the middle of two choices.
***
Sunday came, and Sarah kissed her daughter goodbye before taking a taxi to the airport. She got there an hour ahead of schedule, to avoid any form of delay at the airport.
She called Ethan to inform him she was already at the airport. He was glad to hear that. He told her he was already on his way and would be with her soon.
The airport was teeming with travelers who were either checking in or picking up their luggage from the carousel.
While she waited, Sarah pulled out a romance novel from her handbag and began to read it. She was waiting at the VIP lounge, as instructed by Lucy.
Ethan arrived fifteen minutes later and joined her at the lounge. He looked overwhelmingly handsome as usual. Sarah felt like throwing herself into his arms and planting a big kiss on his lips right there on the lounge, but she controlled herself.
"You look dashing milady," Ethan complimented Sarah as he walked up to her.
Ethan put a call through to Cpt. Jeffrey, the pilot emerged from a waiting room and collected their passports and visas. He shot Sarah a look of admiration before walking away briskly to do the needful.
When they were through with all the necessary immigration checks and documentation, the pilot escorted them to the company's jet which was on the tarmac. The pilot assured them their luggage would be loaded in by the airport's baggage handlers.
As they approached the jet, they saw the two hostesses who were going to attend to them during the flight standing at the entrance. They were both dressed in matching blue suits and short mini skirts.
Ethan was familiar with the one on his left. Her name is Darlene a former French model, and an occasional side-chick of Ethan. But the second one was completely unknown to Ethan. She must be the replacement Lucy got for Fareeda.
The ladies were all smiles as Ethan and Sarah made their way up their way up the stairs. The new girl looked too sexy to be a hostess. She was Ethan's spec as he couldn't get his eyes off her body as they climbed up the stairs.
"You are welcome Sir, you are welcome Ma. It's a pleasure to have you on board with us," said the hostesses in unison.
"Thanks, ladies," Ethan replied boisterously.
"Mr. Frank, Mrs. Dean, this is Daisy, our new hostess, she will be filling in for Fareeda," said the pilot, introducing Daisy to Ethan and Sarah.
"It's a pleasure meeting you, Sir," Daisy said in a sultry voice.
"The pleasure is mine," replied Ethan, as he took her outstretched hand, meeting her smile with one of his.
Sarah had to clear her throat to jerk Ethan out of his lust.
They went inside and settled down in the leather seats. The pilot continued to the cockpit where his co-pilot was already waiting.
Coming over to the VIP area where Ethan and Sarah were seated, Daisy asked. "Would you like something to drink before we take off, Sir?"
"Of course, Daisy, a glass of champagne for my associate and me please," replied Ethan, still eyeballing Daisy lustfully.
"Right away Sir," said Daisy as she turned around and sauntered to the bar at the rear end of the aircraft.
Ethan watched gleefully as her big butt disappeared slowly from view.
A few minutes later Daisy reemerged, with a couple of wine glasses on a tray. She set them on the collapsible table Ethan pulled out from the side of the jet.
"Would you be needing anything else, Sir," Daisy asked Ethan, totally ignoring Sarah.
"We're good for now, Daisy. I'll let you know if we need anything else," Ethan replied, still smiling like a six-year-old.
Again, Ethan ogled Daisy's butt as she took her leave.
Ethan liked the new air hostess. Sarah didn't. She was disgusted. Was this what she was going to have to put up with all through the flight?